Attention HFC'ers!
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Though a city event would be just fine, the 'burbs suggestion is not "lame". Especially, as David pointed out, the lower cost for travelers (do it in Rosemont and you're a max $10 cab ride from O'Hare), easier and cheaper parking (and access for driving in most cases) and decent hotel rates for hotels that are a step or two above the "cheaper" places in the city.
Like the city idea, just don't want to limit any options by being snobbish against the suburbs.
Rosemont is a smart suggestion. And if you do have any wanderlust, you can hop on the "L" at the River Rd. station and head into town. No problems. The "L" in Chicago will take you pretty much anywhere you want to go. And it has taken me places, I will never want to return to again. /emoticons/default_biggrin.png
cmatthes
Administrator
Not sure why this is being asked, but this event would not be open to the general public, no.
Allow me to suggest that the jam take place in the showcase room of Superior Street studios in the city. Soundman and backline w/drums provided (which should cut down on the amount of gear people feel the need to bring) and it's not open to the public.
http://www.superiorst.com/showcase.php
The venue is on the west side of the city, so don't rule out flying into Midway airport and getting a hotel room near there (even if the jam is held elsewhere this is an alternative worthy of consideration).
It just seems a waste to completely avoid all that the city of Chicago has to offer, especially since the plan is to have the reception with Paul downtown. I could see keeping everything in the 'burbs if this were happening in Detroit, because Detroit is a bombed-out wasteland. But Chicago? Sometimes you gotta live a little.
And while it would be convenient for Bubba, I strongly encourage that this event not be staged the same weekend as the marathon, unless people want a logistical nightmare.
LostArt
New member
I sometimes travel with my nephew or wife who are not members here and I also know others who are hamer users and supports who are not board members but may like the opportunity to see a presentation by Paul Hamer on the early days of the company.
so that is why I asked the question.
example I ran a matt smith clinic for the Ovation fan club a year or so ago and invited HFC members and local musicians from the area. It was not real important to me if people were members of the Ovation fan club or not if they were interested in attending the event.
chris it was a legitimate question.
cmatthes
Administrator
Thanks for the reply - no problems with that at all, Al. Invited guests, spouses, etc. would not be a problem, but we would prefer registered members over unregistered people, given potential logistical issues. There are a number of guests who will be invited who may or may not be HFC members at this point, however.
People who are not welcome here as members (for causing problems, etc.) would also not be welcome at that event, that's all. It is planned as a positive, fun experience, and there is no reason to potentially ruin that.
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It just seems a waste to completely avoid all that the city of Chicago has to offer, especially since the plan is to have the reception with Paul downtown. I could see keeping everything in the 'burbs if this were happening in Detroit, because Detroit is a bombed-out wasteland. But Chicago? Sometimes you gotta live a little.
Not to mention I don't wanna have to take a cab too far to get to that cougars and chocolate martinis bar north of downtown in the Gold Coast. Keep it in the city.
AKA I'm making the trip.
Not to mention I don't wanna have to take a cab too far to get to that cougars and chocolate martinis bar north of downtown in the Gold Coast. Keep it in the city.
AKA I'm making the trip.
DavidE
New member
I love Chicago. Downtown is cool. We'd just have to bear the additional logistics and expense. Obviously FMIC, Kaman and Hamer are not bearing the expense of this event. ;-)
Since my firm has a Chicago office, I'm guessing I can get a corporate discount on a hotel but if it's all downtown, it may be cheaper for me to fly in and take the train downtown.
I personally would be more interested in doing Hamer related events than City of Chicago related events, but I'm up for anything. Then again, it's been a while since I've been there at night (often day trips for business). After wasting time at the tourist clubs (BB's, Buddy's, Hard Rock, etc...), we went to an authentic Chicago blues joint and got to hear Bonnie Lee sing real blues. That was seriously cool.
We were offered another October gig today so I hope we set a date fast as I really want to go!
Since my firm has a Chicago office, I'm guessing I can get a corporate discount on a hotel but if it's all downtown, it may be cheaper for me to fly in and take the train downtown.
I personally would be more interested in doing Hamer related events than City of Chicago related events, but I'm up for anything. Then again, it's been a while since I've been there at night (often day trips for business). After wasting time at the tourist clubs (BB's, Buddy's, Hard Rock, etc...), we went to an authentic Chicago blues joint and got to hear Bonnie Lee sing real blues. That was seriously cool.
We were offered another October gig today so I hope we set a date fast as I really want to go!
Hell Yeah! My wife says I can go, (yeah, I'm a whipped dog, I know... ).
That's the good news.
The bad news... ...we just bought a pretty expensive house and are moving in in July. I am putting up our country house for sale next week. Depending on how much we can get for that house, and how much time and money I need to put up for renovations on our new house - I will know my financial status for a trip in perhaps July, August.
It would be cool, I have not been in the States since 2002.
That's the good news.
The bad news... ...we just bought a pretty expensive house and are moving in in July. I am putting up our country house for sale next week. Depending on how much we can get for that house, and how much time and money I need to put up for renovations on our new house - I will know my financial status for a trip in perhaps July, August.
It would be cool, I have not been in the States since 2002.
I did the math. 27 minus 13 is 14. Which is two weeks. Cough it up already.... /emoticons/default_laugh.png